With the consent of the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense, from April 2-6, Ship H.T.M.S NARRESUAN (FFG-421) and the working group of Navy Region 1, led by Deputy Admiral Arpa Chapanont, Commander of Navy Region 1, Thai Navy, visited and handed over to the Navy Region 5 Command (Phu Quoc City, Kien Giang Province).
At the meeting, Colonel Trinh Xuan Tung - Commander of Region 5 Navy expressed his pleasure to welcome the Royal Thai Navy delegation to visit the Command of Region 5 Navy. At the same time, sending visitors and sharing with the losses and losses of the Thai people in the earthquake occurred on the afternoon of March 28.
Speaking with Deputy Admiral Arpa Chapanont, Colonel Trinh Xuan Tung emphasized: In recent times, Vietnam People's Navy Region 5 and Thai Royal Navy Region 1 have coordinated to effectively implement the Joint Patrol Regulations and effectively maintain communication channels, especially hotlines. Thereby, information was promptly exchanged and problems arising at sea were well resolved.
The commander of the 5 Navy Regional Command believed on the basis of a good neighbor, traditional friendship, extensive and long -term sustainable cooperation between the two countries, the visit of the Region 1 delegation, the Royal Thai Navy this time will be successful. Thereby contributing to the realization of the commitment to "Strengthening the exchange, contact, building trust, promoting friendship and effectiveness between the navy of the two countries".

On behalf of Region 1 Mission, the Royal Navy Thailand, Vice Admiral Arpa Chapanont thanked the welcoming the market of the 5 Navy Regional Command for the delegation. At the same time, expressing his wishes in the coming time, the navy of the two countries will have many activities of exchange, cooperation and exchange of experiences. Continuing to coordinate the effective implementation of the final patrol trips combining propaganda and mobilizing fishermen of the two countries to strictly abide by the regulations when exploiting seafood at sea, contributing to maintaining the security and order of stability in the waters of Vietnam - Thailand.

Within the framework of the visit, the working delegation of Region 1, Thai Royal Navy visited and paid a courtesy visit to the leaders of Phu Quoc City People's Committee; visited the scenic spots and historical sites in the locality.
On this occasion, officers and crew of Ship TTG-421 attended a seminar with young officers and some other exchange activities with officers and soldiers of Brigade 127, Brigade 175, Naval Region 5 Command. The activities took place in a joyful, exciting, and united atmosphere, leaving many impressions and good feelings for the navels of the two countries.